SINGAPORE – Private members’ club 1880 announced its sudden closure on June 17 after almost eight years in business, with its holding and operating companies placed under provisional liquidation.
The club, located in Robertson Quay, explained the closure in e-mail and WhatsApp messages to members in the early hours of June 17. It said it could not secure several offers to invest in or acquire 1880, and has no funds to pay staff and suppliers.
The message, which was seen by The Straits Times, was signed off by Canadian founder Marc Nicholson. It said: “The club and all its operations will cease immediately. Please do not come to the premises as the doors will be locked.”
Mr Nicholson said in the message that the holding company 38…
